Can anyone recommend a different brand trailer tire other than Goodyear Marathon?

[CATSNEYES]

Just put four Maxxis under my 07 Pro-V, 13 in. Will let you'all know how they hold up.

Tom.

[Wade B AKA: Ruger2506]

I just put a set of TowMax on my trailer. The local contractor who lives near me has TowMax on all his big trailers (7 trailers with tandem axle) and he claims to have had good luck with them.

We'll see how they work out. I'll keep you posted.

[REW]

Lund Exp.
When you have your boat and trailer loaded, take a look at the tires.
See if the tires appear round. If they don't appeara round and not squishy sidewalls, add air.
Keep adding air until the tires appear to be round.

After they have the right appearance, check the air pressure.

Tires are checked by the manufacturer to be overinflated by 100%.
i.e. if they are rated for 40 lbs, they are tested to be inflated to 80 lbs.

If you find that your tires are at 70 lbs, when they have the right shape, it is probably a good indication that the tires that are on your trailer are a bit light for your rig.

But, normally speaking, it is better to run the tires on the high side,rather than the low side. If the tires are underinflated - even though they might have the right number on the gauge, they run the risk of overheating and tread and tire failure.

Before you do much of anything, do check the weight of your fully loaded trailer and insure that your load is being carried by a tire that is rated to carry the load plus a nice safety margin of 10-20%.

Take care
REW